Collagen is everywhere — but is it worth the scoop? In this episode, Andrea and Whitney bring back their popular “Addition with the Dietitian” series to tackle one of the most asked-about supplements in wellness: collagen peptides.

They break down:

• What collagen really is (and where you're probably already getting it)
• The difference between collagen, gelatin, and glycine
• How to use collagen in your routine without it clumping in your latte
• Who actually benefits from it — and who should skip it

Plus, they share their favorite brands (including one with a tiny scoop and big benefits), the difference between collagen types (type I, II, Rasol, marine, bovine... it's a lot), and whether it really makes your hair, skin, and nails better—or if Jennifer Aniston just has great lighting.

💡 Also: tips for habit stacking, why Whitney prioritizes creatine, and what the research actually says about absorption and results.

🎥 Bonus: They even share an old TV segment on collagen that’s still super helpful—check the show notes!

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🌐 Learn more at: aliveandwell.health

What happens when your “normal” is antibiotics, burnout, and chronic illness? For Liz Swail, it led to a total transformation — and the creation of one of Dallas’s most dynamic wellness spaces: Alive + Well.

In this deeply personal and powerful episode, Andrea and Whitney sit down with Liz — mom of four, entrepreneur, and co-owner of Alive + Well — to talk about her journey from sick and stuck to strong and purpose-driven. Liz opens up about decades of misdiagnoses, the power of food elimination, and how rediscovering gut health literally saved her life. You’ll hear the real story behind Alive + Well's founding, how it’s redefining functional healthcare, and why true wellness takes commitment, not quick fixes.

✨ Inside:

• How trauma and gut health collided in Liz’s early years
• Why personalized care beats prescriptions
• A peek inside cutting-edge services like ozone therapy and exosomes
• The trap of “looking healthy” while quietly suffering
• What most women get wrong about hormone health and vitality

👟 Plus, rapid-fire questions about morning routines, hamburger orders, and her current wellness obsessions (spoiler: methylene blue and red light therapy made the list).

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🌐 Learn more at: aliveandwell.health

What happens when a blogger and a dietitian collide over Whole30, wellness trends, and StairMaster brainstorms? You get the Dallas Duo — a podcast born out of friendship, health journeys, and a shared love for brunch and bougie wellness.

In this kickoff episode, Whitney and Andrea peel back the curtain on how they met (spoiler: it wasn’t at Equinox), how Whole30 changed their lives, and how their passion for health and community led to years of coaching, creating, and collaborating. They also spill why Dallas is the perfect city for wellness lovers — and why their text threads are now becoming your new favorite podcast.

💡 Plus:

• Their favorite wellness hacks
• How to start something even when you’re not sure
• Behind-the-scenes of their blog, practice, and partnerships
• Rapid-fire Q&A: mouth taping, meat sticks, and vacation plans

If you’re into real talk, practical health, and the best that Dallas has to offer, this is the beginning of something fun.

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🌐 Learn more at: aliveandwell.health